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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1969-03-20, Page 10• C. . • • :$444.$ ON T, A. Pe t•ft• . Artificial Limbs Depend on Help From • Easter Seals A Area Co-open/flora' The 1969 Easter Seal Campaign is now in 'high gear across the, province with over pa Easter Seal service clubs and the Ontario Society for Crippled Children out to raise nearly $1.5 NEWS of STAFFA The d‘velopment of prosthes- is (artificial limbs) has' taken giant strides in the .past few years fer the benefit of crippled ' children. A few years ago a six month's old baby „wearing an "artifibial limb• would not have been considered practical, but IRVINE TREWARTHA . President of the Seaforth Lions Club, which is sponsor- ing Easter Seal campaign in Seaforth and district. • today this child would be fitted with a prosthesis in a matter of_ months. Research and establishment of amputee training programmes with Easter Seal funds has en- couraged the earlier fitting of prosthesis, particularly fer the upper amputee, to assist in the .establishment of balance; to encourage acceptance; to avoid frustration in the process of normal growth and develop- ment; thereby preventing furth- er disability. The' Ontario Crippled Child- ren , s Centre and other local treatment Centre's have estab- lished procedure in condition- ing a child to accept an art- ificial appliance and to be train- ed 'and instructed in its use. Im- portant too, is the follow-up care for adjustment, repair or re- placement. During the rapid growth_ of a_ child, the limb is lengtnened three or four times during the year. As a result of this current • research develop went, Eaeter Seal funds are being used far more expensive- ly in this programme. The cost Is high, muek,beyond the means of most parents and so demands on Easter Seal funds• have been increased. However, the financ- ial obligations are small when compared with the results, for these children and can noW look forward to a life of greater soc- ial and economic independence. The development of electrically operated 'arms irk the Ontario Crippled Children's Centre Pro- sthetic Research Developnient Department' is one of the most Seals Aid Camping program Camping is a way of life for hundreds of crippled children in Ontario - and a successful Easter Seal campaign makes ' these camping experiences pos- sible. The Ontario Society for Crip- pled Children and the service, clubs in 230 communities • in Ontario that conduct the Easter Seal campaign, have been mak- ing one of their special projects the provision of a summer vac- ation for needy crippled child- ren who, under normal circum- stances, would not be able to get away from their homes. There are five especially designed and operated summer camps for these, children 'that accomodate more than 1,200 boys and 'girls from all over Ontario for a two or three week vacation. At camp these children live in a relaxed atmosphere away from the re- strictions of the treatment cen- tre or hospital routine. The ' children compete in 'games and activities, but rather than ag- ainst each other,' against their ownhandicap. They find the motivation to do for themselves those things which they had not thought possible. -For inst- ance, many children learn to swim fot the first time and, as a matter of fact, every summer some of 'these children pass their junior and intermediate swimming tests. . Perhaps the most important part of their unforgettable days at camp -.___even more beneficial' than the therapeutic.value, fresh air and sunshine - is the boost given to thejr. moral ThIS 'simmer when most of us will, be planning our trips to the cottage, camping expedit- ions, ,travelling or some 'other wonderful suinmer vacation, there will be many crippled children who be having an equally good time bee‘use people' have contributed to the .Eatter Seal campaign. This is just one of the ways in which Easter Seal funds help crippled child- ren: Give the local Easter Seal Campaign the support it deser- ves - .donate generously and don't delay. Mr. and auks, Philip James visited Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. John Temple-man. Mitts Karen Miller visited over the.weekend- with, her unit Mrs. Rose Harris, Chiselhurst. Mr. Roy Balkwill received word' this past week of the death Of Miss Hazel Oliver Owning, Sasloatchesvan Mr. and Mrs -Lloyd Hackney, F,attuthar and, Mr. and • Mrs. Bruce Armstang and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Simile ,are enjoying a two week vacation, to the sunny south. • Bob Templeman, - University of Guelph spent the. weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs, John . Templeman and family. Ronaild Scott, Mitchell spent the weekend with his brother, , Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Scott and family., Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Miller and fainilly were Sunday even- ing supper guests of Mrs. Rose Harris, Chis lh st. Mr. and' Mrs, Bob Norris and family visited Friday' evening with .M.r. and Mils. Jelin Bur- leigh and 'family, Sederth. Misses Eleanor Kemp, Bonnie 14/filler, Car& Ann Vivian andl payer:Musical selections of Ten- grade, 13 students-from Mitchell District High School who are enjoying 'a bus trip-to Washing- ton, USA. Mrs. 'Cecil Bowman left Friday on -a ims trip lb Florida. A congregational pot-luck stip- per was held Saturday eight im the iHibbert United Church with a good crowd' M attendance. Fallowing •supper a nistisical pro- gramme was enjoyed. • The Hebbent United Church Women met in 'the Family Lite Centre' -en Wednesday. Mrs. Murray Christie -presided and opened with Hymn 500 felliowedi by Meditations read by Mrs. _Lloyd Master- gkadl-Ayirsi,. Oscar Reed. Mrs. Libya Harker lid in Bill Warden are arrpong the riessiee 'Ernie lord fonowed, Alms. Andrew Christie:discuss- ed missions in Canada and displayed same of the artie- les they make and carve. Miss Vera Hambley presided for the busi.tsess. Minutes were' read by • As- 'sistarst-Secietary Mrs. Leslie CACI- ler and treasurers • reeort by Mrs. Gorden Parsons. Plans were made to have a Strawberry supper in June. Members decided not to take out membership in the. Ave]: Flinn strip. • Hostesses far the afternoon tea- were Mrs. Harold Pethick, Mrs, 'Norval Elliott and Mrs. Ar- The Catholic Women's Lea- gue catered for the Hibbert Fed- eration of • Agficulture banquet in, the parish hall Tuesday of last week. About 100 members attended. Head, table ' guests. in- cluded Mgsr. J. J. White,- St.. Columban; Rev. Mr. Daynard and Mrs. Daynard; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Carey; Roger Dow, who is president of the- Township Feclenatvion; Alex Innis, presi- dent of the 'Country Federtatiekil and Mrs. Innis; arl- Dick, sec- tretary and Mrs. Dick; Mr. and Mrs. Art Bolton • Mr. Carey, the guest speak- er, gave a forceful and infor- mative address on "One Farm Organization", which was well received by the members. Arthur Bolton showed slides of his 'recent trip to Europe, touching,, on scenes from Nor- , chic Jeffery. The Hib her t Community Young Peoples' "held h sueeess- tul dance in the Township hall on Friday Night. "Music for dancing was provided -by the "Just Us" Band from Dublin. sk AIM -• 1 a physical disabilities. Send provided for 'Your conven- way, Sweden, Denmark, Aus- tria and Germany, which were much appreciated by "all. A report of the activities of the Federation was given by the president, Roger Dow. An election of officers fol- lowed. Clarence McDougall was named president and Earl Dick, secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sloan and baby, Lakelefiekl;., Mr. and Mrs. Don Brady and. children, visit- ed Mr. and Mrs. James, Sloan. Mrs. Thomas Morris is in Windsor with Mr. and Mrs. Larry Enright. A renewal mission, conducted by 'Rev. Father Shanahan, of New York City, is being held this week in St. Columban Ro- man Catholic Church. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Smith and children, Acton, visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cronin. Mr, and Mrs. William Albert have received word of the death of Mr. Albert's father, in New Brunswick and Mrs. Bob Stapleton and Paul, Kitchener, visited Mr. and. Mrs. Gilbert Murray. • • great many more contributions put Seafeeth, over. 01.0 are regnired,..40yeen now AS. the dose of the drive fat i'east 1,000 reg1}h'ed to hls rak the local objective , • has been incrensed to POOdYlr, • Campbell said. To Teach this, ,the ce?eperAtion of the entire •'. coinInanity, will, necessary. •• —. • • be Crippled children's, work is., one of, the mainproJeiete' of the. Seaforth Lions• -club and it is only tbrettgb the sale of .,Paster Seals that they are able to as- sist locally any crippled 'child whp needs .special braces or other assistance, in, order that they -may live a .4aPeter!,;and- itiore:okefkgjite,. . The eentinittee in. charge 'of tbis'Year'S drive has 'asked that -anyone receiving Easter Sea] who does not care• to send in a donation, to please band pr send the, seals to' a• friend pr neighbor. Please do not return the seals to the club, since it costs the club seven, cents toxideem them OM, from the Post Office.— E. S. CLAIR CAMPBELL While some envelopes eiri- who is chairmhii for the -Ems taining cheques or cash have been received, it is anticipated ter Seal campaign being spon- that a much better response wvill sored locally' by the Seaforth • be made during the next few Lions Club. ProceeSls froni days. • , the eampaign make possible U the campaign is to 'be a the Lions Club crippled chil-success — and it must be a suc- dren's work in the area. cess, Mr. Campbell said — a 14,000 Kids Look To Campaign' for ep left with them. birth; illness or accident have know that the 1969 Easter Seal, campaign niediirnnope and Op- portimity". Easter, Seal funds of independence and relief from the' physical handicaps that lages, or in northern districts in th province, living on farms, and training and the possibility in city homes, in towns, or vil- The 14,900 ' crippled children bring, to them treatment reCeived. treatment, but this will only be, ceive their needed care and Possible if sufficient Easter Seal Lions Club will be just as ef- at all. • funds are raised. plain envelope addressed ter 'W. fective - and will be gratefully has been, misplaced,a gift in a D. Stephenson, Campaign, Treas- urer for Easter Seals, Seaforth If the returned pink envelope A late gift is better than none The fellow over BO who Insists on shoveling inow as lie did at age 30 In digging his own grave.. • advanced steps.. Tins program is just one for many important activities being carried on by the Easter Seal service clubs and the Ontario Society for Crippled Children in the rehabilitation of crippled children. Total provincial objective for Fester Seals this year is at least $1.500,000. an amount which can only he raised if everyone don- ates. ••• million to help iittle 'children with your gift today in the pink envelope ience and remember to be generous. NEWS OF ST. COLUMBAN ,Hibbert Federation Has Annual Dinner lueQi4tee fereeMmittee chair- man. g, S. Campbell,. opine 2§00 oveicipes have been mailed to residents pt 'SeAferth spr, roundipg ,areA. • Just' about a month ago every- one in Ontario received the Eas- ter Seals, a letter inviting fie;'' anciial support and a pink enve- lope in which a gift could be re- turned. 'Today 'more than 230 clubs conducted campaign's in their areas are tallying up con- tributions that are earmarked for the $1,500,000. 'needed by Ontario's crippled children for their, programme of care and treatment. The Ontario Society for Crip- pled Children joins with the, service clubs and other com- munity groups to thank' the thousands of citizens who have supported the campaign and asks that any 'that have not yet sent in a contribution do so as soon asssible Manyin hours of planning and development -have 'been- given voluntarily to insure that crippled children will re- YOU CAN HELP NOW BY BUYING and USING • Use the Addressed Envelope You Received k With Your • Easter Seals in the Mail but if This has , been Misplaced, Send Your Easter Seal Donation Anyway to • CANADA: 1•• Campbell, 'CarnOign Treasurer for Easter Seals LIONS-CWS, OAMOW ONTARI0, •••••• " '....***,..em•WEe*Watftottft.,100.0"",."°"*"-""` . . .. •